Video for ‘As We Enter’ produced up in Monteal for Nas and Damian Marley (Jr. Gong).
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Pollyn at HVW8 photos and Podcast
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We were lucky to have Pollyn perform live at the HVW8 Gallery a while ago, and also record a podcast. It’s posted. Look for the Tom Trago and Cool Chris from Rush Hour coming up soon.
Download “Pollyn – The Radest Podcast Ever” and tracklist HERE.
Subscribe to HVW8 International Podcast on iTunes.
U-N-I Parra
Y-O from U-N-I stops by the gallery and picks up a Parra HVW8 Tee
Noah Butkus at HVW8 Gallery on Hypebeast
Photos by Andrew White for Hypebeast on the Noah Butkus’ ‘Slippery People’ exhibition currentley at HVW8.
More photos after the jump.
adidas Originals – Mayer Hawthorne at HVW8 Art + Design Gallery – Video
Noah Butkus “Slippery People” opening at HVW8 Art + Design Gallery – photos
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Photos from Saturday’s Noah Butkus opening. Thanks to adidas, Stussy and the Standard for their support.
Stussy x HVW8 x Noah Butkus T-shirt
Dam-Funk stops by the Gallery to preview the Stussy x HVW8 x Noah Butkus t-shirt available tonight in white and black.
Noah Butkus Installation at Standard Hotel Hollywood
Noah Butkus Installation at the Standard Hotel Hollywood as part of their collaboration with the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.
Noah Butkus ‘Slippery People’ Exhibition opens Saturday
Slippery People
New Works by Noah Butkus
Opening Night: Saturday June 19th 7 – 10pm
with support from Stussy, The Standard and adidas.
bio:
Growing up, Noah found himself spending all of his time with skateboards and comic books. This is where he found all his inspiration, and for the most part still does. Aside from art and design for the band Death Threat, his first widely recognized output appeared on graphics for Burton Snowboards. This work was followed by commissions for posters, ads, catalogs, and product applications from a wide variety of companies.
INTERVIEW OPENER:
There is an intangible feeling of nostalgia embedded in so much of Noah Butkus’s work. It’s a quality that’s vividly displayed in his stark black and white illustrations and whimsical paintings, but nearly impossible to explain, and his illustrations often delve into darker, even stranger territory. Mysterious hooded men disembowel one another with swords while jousting on skateboards; squishy, intestine-like tubes (with tongues) serpentine through homes that are actually hamburgers; and skull-faced men with empty eye sockets look on, faces melting. And while it may sound like the work of a deeply troubled mind, Butkus flawlessly pulls it of, treading a thin line between serious and surreal.
A child of the 1970s, and a self-taught artist, Butkus cites comic books as a key influence on and inspiration for his work. But not just any comic books, Mr. Butkus has standards, referencing the output of artists who dominated the scene in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Illustrators like Jim Steranko, Moebius, and Richard Corben are among the names he quickly rattles off. But there is more to Mr. Butkus than illustration, he is also a successful graphic designer, having done work for a range of clients from Burton Snowboards (where he honed his design skills) to Stussy to Nike. And while Butkus mentions that he’s been drawing most of his life, he claims he originally got the bug to pursue art after doing t-shirt and album cover art for his brother’s hardcore band, Death Threat . A five-year stint in the trenches at a screenprinting shop followed before he broke off to design snowboard graphics at Burton.
Originally from Hartford, Connecticut, Butkus now lives in Manhattan. At 32, he has already paid considerable dues in the art world. No longer tied to a company desk he spends his days at his studio, balancing commercial and personal work. In recent years he has also begun exhibiting his work in both solo and group exhibitions. Having worked with Mr. Butkus in the past, he contributed a page to an anthology I edited in 2005 called Young & Reckless , I wanted to catch up with him and talk at greater length about his work. I hope you enjoy.
here’s the rest of the interview
http://matthewnewton.us/madeyoulook/noahbutkus#6slideshow-325-field_multiimage
Blog links:
adidas presents Mayer Hawthorne at HVW8 – photos
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Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy our transformed pop up parking lot extravaganza. Our biggest event at the gallery to date. Great food, good people, art, drinks, sunshine and Music courtesy of Hawthorne Headunters, Crown Royale and Mayer Hawthorne and the County. It was an amazing night!
Thanks to adidas originals for making this happen and Hit + Run for the amazing shirts.
More Photos and Video will be posted shortly, please check back.
other blogs:
adidas presents Mayer Hawthorne and the County at HVW8
Thanks to everyone who came by the Mayer Hawthorne event last night.
Photos and video will be posted shortly.
Opening night of One Way Or Another – photos
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Thank you to everyone who came out for the one night art event tour, One Way Or Another to witness some of skateboardings’ top artists and artwork.
Charles Munka Interview at HVW8 Art + Design Gallery – Video
Charles Munka at HVW8 Art + Design Gallery from HVW8 on Vimeo.
Charles Munka Interview during his show at the HVW8 Art +Design Gallery.
One Way or Another Installation – photos
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Images from last week’s Installation of the One Way Or Another exhibition featuring artwork by Eric Anthony, Todd Bratrud, Mark Fos Foster, Greg Pnut Galinsky, Ben Horton, Matt Irving, Andy Jenkins, Michael Leon, Geoff Mcfetridge, Travis Millard, Donny Miller, Mat O’Brien, Dennis McNett, Andrew Pommier, Michael Sieben.
Look for prints from the show now posted in the HVW8 Online shop.
More information on the One Way Or Another traveling artshow on Color Magazine.
Parra Sweatshirt
Andrew Meza rocks a HVW8 Parra sweat in Shibuya.
HVW8 and the Standard Hotel, Los Angeles
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery is starting a collaboration with the Standard Hotel Hollywood and the Standard Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. The first in this series is with artist Charles Munka.
One Way or Another, Opening Saturday, May 29th
MONDAY, May 24th 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
“One Way or Another”
Currated by Isaac McKay-Randozzi and Sandro Grison
There have been countless exhibitions of the art inspired by skateboard culture. Decks and shoes adorned with the paint splatter from our favorite skaters from yesteryear. Showing that not only does skateboarding breed creativity, but with it astounding prowess. In recent years professional skaters such as Ed Templeton, Jason Lee, Mark Gonzales, Chris Pastras and Jason Adams have carved their own ways into the world of art with favorable reviews. Now and for the first time ever Color Magazine brings together the artists who make up the skateboarding world today, as we see it. Representing the wide spectrum of the industry, these artists come together for the pure love of a skate-trip.
Greg PNut Galinsky (Vans), Andrew Pommier (Momentum Wheels, RVCA), Michael Leon (Commonwealth Stacks), Mark ‘Fos’ Foster (Herion Skateboards/Altamont Clothing), Todd Bratrud (High 5/Nike), Ben Horton (Slave Skateboards), Donny Miller (Vans/Skate Mental), Michael Sieben (Volcom/Roger) and Mat O’Brien(Krooked/SLAP) will be traveling from around the country and the U.K. tothree cities showing the wonderful and inspirational work they do. Others like Dennis McNett (Anti-Hero/Vans), Travis Millard (Fudge Factory Comics),Geoff McFetridge (Solitary Arts/Girl), Andy Jenkins (Girl), Matt
Irving(adidas, Delphi), and Eric Anthony (4 Star Clothing/Girl) are contributing art for these one-night shows starting in Los Angeles at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, then Escapist in Kansas City, MO ending at the No Comply Skate Shop in Austin, TX.
SHOWS:
Saturday, May 29 (7 – 10 pm)
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave.
L.A., Ca 90036
323 655 4898
Opening night Photos HERE.
Exhibition photos HERE.
Friday, June 4 (6-11pm)
Escapist
405 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City, Mo 64153
816 842 2504
Monday, June 7 (6-11pm)
No Comply
812 W. 12th St.
Austin, TX 78701
512 804 0472
“One Way or Another will feature some of the most talented folks in the skateboarding industry. Each artist involved is donating their valuable time, skill and resources to inspire the next generation of creators.”
– co-curator Isaac McKay-Randozzi.
During the tour they will be camping out, skating local spots and cavorting with each community on the most grass roots level.
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Eric Anthony, Todd Bratrud, Mark Fos Foster, Greg Pnut Galinsky,
Ben Horton, Matt Irving, Andy Jenkins, Michael Leon,
Geoff Mcfetridge, Travis Millard, Donny Miller, Mat O’Brien,
Dennis McNett, Andrew Pommier, Michael Sieben
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These are the artists behind the brands, making the graphics for companies that have inspired us for many years. The premise of this group show serves to reconnect these artists with what got them where they are at in the first place: their skateboards. With support from Vans shoes, on May 28th they trade in their comfortable studios and desks for a snug ride in a van (generously provided by Volcom clothing) with over 100 pieces of art, a dozen skateboards and camping gear to embark on a classic skate-trip across
part of America. Bringing one-night-only art shows to L.A., Kansas City, and Austin.
“The unique thing about this group is that they are widely known for their art and work for skateboard companies and little known [due mostly to their own authority] for their action on their skateboards.”
ABOUT CONTRIBUTOR:
Working with non-profit organizations, Contributor aims to provide “skateboards for all” underprivileged and at risk youth in lower-income neighborhoods. Their mission is to encourage successful outcomes through the addition of skateboarding as a positive reinforcement.
http://www.wearecontributors.com
PRESS CONTACT:
Morgan Pharoh
morgan@rawmaterialcom.com
714 791 0777
Charles Munka opening night – photos
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Thank you to everyone who came by the opening of Charles Munka’s Double Knock Out at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.
Show runs through June 13th.
Charles Munka Interview – Video
Charles Munka (QUES) at HVW8 Art + Design gallery from HVW8 on Vimeo.
Footage from the past week. Filmed at the Standard Hotel Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood, as well as at the HVW8 Art + Design gallery in a collaboration with Teebs.
Show opens tomorrow.
Charles Munka Installation at Standard Hotel
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HVW8 Art + Design Galley and the The Standard Hotels Los Angeles have combined for a new series of murals and installations based. The first is with Charles Munka, and look for upcoming projects with the galleries upcoming artists.
Exclusive Prints to be sold at DKO show
We’ll be selling posters exclusively at the upcoming Double Knock Out show. A limited edition of 8 (4 Gold and 4 Silver), these are personally screenprinted, numbered and signed by Charles Munka. Each poster measures roughly 70” x 50”. Sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Purchase HERE.
Free Kutmah party at HVW8 – Photos
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Photos of the friends of Kutmah that got together last weekend in his support at the HVW8 Gallery.
All the best to Kutmah!
MASTER BLAZTER: BLAZT OFF Mix by Kutmah – Podcast
MASTER BLAZTER: BLAZT OFF
BLAZT OFF, a mix by Los Angeles’ own DJ Kutmah, showcases the individual styles of Computer Jay, J1, and D-F. Collectively, they are known as Master Blazter. Individually, each is accomplished in his own right, and as a group, there is no stopping the funk they create.
Computer Jay develops hard hitting tracks built upon moog, rhodes and personally tweaked electro systems.
J1 provides the backbone of rhythm on drums, while equally being comfortable producing quality funk laced beats.
D-F adds his signature vocals and provides layers of deep funk with his own keyboards and keytar.
The countdown has begun….
Three musicians with their own distinctive styles have come together to form Master Blazter. Each individual is an integral part of the whole – each one necessary to keep funk music alive, taking it to unforeseen heights.
Strap yourself in…
3, 2, 1…
BLAZT OFF with MASTER BLAZTER!
:::TrackList::::
1. Water – J1
2. Funktronic – Computer Jay
3. Feel in The Blank – J1
4. Just Wanna Ride – D-F
5. Rescue – J1
6. Show Me The Way – D-F
7. She Lights Me Up – D-F
8. Slang Talk – J1
9. 44th Chamber – J1
10. I Dont Just Do Beats..I Do music – D-F
11. Thunder Horns – Computer Jay
12. I was Wrong..I Take It Back – Computer Jay
13. Maintain – Computer Jay
14. Visa Stamp – Computer Jay
15. Whip – Computer Jay
16. Sunny – J1
17. Bearclaw – Computer Jay
18. Phantom – Computer Jay
Mixed By::::: DJ KUTMAH :::::
Recorded @ :::THE GREEN VAULT::: Los Angeles, CA
All Trax Produced by (((MASTER BLAZTER)))
J-1 COMPUTER JAY D-F
Listen here on hvw8.podomatic.com
Or subscribe free on iTunes.
More on Master Blazter HERE.
NEW WORKS by Charles Munka, Opening Night: Saturday May 22nd, 7 – 10pm
NEW WORKS by Charles Munka
Opening Night: Saturday May 22nd 7 – 10pm
Music courtesy: Andrew Meza, Brainfeeder and surprise special guests.
Born in Lyon, France, Charles Munka (aka Ques) was raised and studied art in the city before living much of his adult life in Asia. Initially making the move to Japan to work in the video game industry, he later moved to Shanghai and now currently resides in Hong Kong.
A member of the French art collective, LCP United, Munka’s style is strongly influenced by hip-hop and the progressive L.A. beat scene. His gateway to the westside came via Andrew Meza of BTS Radio in LA, who in thoroughly modern fashion met through MySpace in 2005. The two began collaborating on logos and designs for the music being played on the program and subsequently, Munka became the visual voice of the BTS sound and later led to his partnership with Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder collective. Using mixed media, Munka’s work captures a new style of art that blends more traditional aspects of graffiti and his identification with contemporary and historical imagery from film, video games, abstract expressionism and pop art.
He was widely recognized for his ‘Finest Elements’ series of animated representations of artists such as MF DOOM, Madlib, J Dilla, Flying Lotus and RZA, among other notable producers and MCs.
Munka has toured extensively throughout Asia, America and Europe creating his art live at Brainfeeder events and most recently, during Samiyam gigs in Korea and Shanghai.
Munka is currently coming off of an extremely successful art show in Kanazawa, Japan with Los Angeles based producer/artist, Teebs. The two displayed and collaborated on several pieces for the event, many of which are now in private collections.
For more work by Charles Munka, visit: http://www.lcp-united.com
With support from adidas, the Standard Hotel and LA Record.
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave.
90036
Let’s Dance in Support of Support Kutmah
Friday, May 14th, 2010, 6 to 10pm.
Let’s Dance in Support of Kutmah!*
Let’s come together to support our friend Kutmah, welcome London designer Kesh to L.A.
& celebrate art this Friday at HVW8.
dj’s :
House Shoes
Computer Jay
Ras Dynamite
Pase Rock
Valida
J-1
Max
+guests
hosted by:
J*DaVeY
HVW8 Ty G
*suggested donation
bbq and beer
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave.
90036
Kutmah is a beloved member of the Los Angeles Art + Music scene. This event is to show our support. We were lucky to have Kutmah on a HVW8 Podcast back in 2007. He also mixed the upcoming Master Blazter mixtape. Please come and show your support.
More information about Kutmah and his situation Here.
www.freekutmah.com
HVW8 International Podcast Vol. 17: The Do Over – Podcast
New HVW8 Gallery Store
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A few photos of the newly renovated HVW8 Gallery shop.
Please come by and visit Tuesday through Sunday, 1 to 6pm.
Disaster opening at HVW8 Art + Design Gallery – Video
Disaster opening at HVW8 Art + Design Gallery from HVW8 on Vimeo.
On Friday April 9th the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery hosted the Heel Bruise book launch for the last batch of Disaster zines. Celebrating its origins in counter culture youth movements and DIY bookmaking, the Disaster zine highlights the art of Lance Mountain, Thomas Yu, and SkyPage. On display is a selection of new works from the three contributing artists, and sounds courtesy of Ras Dynamite (aka Lance C. Mountain).
New Artwork from Lance Mountain, Skypager now Available – Original Artwork
Skypager original featured in the Heel Bruise/Disaster Zine show at HVW8. More information here
Four 23 x 23 inch squares.
$4000.
Never Give Up Doughboy by Lance Mountain
Lance Mountain’s iconic Doughboy character hurling bombs from the sky. A classic quote from Winston Churchill adds the message.
Mix Media
48 x 36 inches
$1000
Lance Mountain
The Original 1983 ink on paper drawing Lance Mountain created for Suicidal Tendencies. These images were used for the front and back of a band t-shirt, nearly 30 years ago.
Original Ink drawing.
$10 000
Just a few of the new pieces now up on the online store.
getting older can be nice …..
